The Latest Breaking News from Venice

Venice’s new mayor seeks to raise day-tripper fee to up to €50

Simone Venturini says proposal aimed at discouraging arrivals in ‘periods of heightened tourist pressure’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Death in Venice: Willem Dafoe thrills theatre biennale with adventurous shows about ghosts and rebirth

From a Noh Othello that puts Desdemona centre stage to a requiem for a family killed in the Rwandan genocide, the theatre at this year’s festival gives voice to the marginalised

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

British tourist fell and drowned in Venice canal during holiday, inquest hears

The mechanical engineer left his hotel to go for a walk and smoke some CBD before dying

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Venice welcomes record flamingo numbers as wetlands are restored

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The Independent UK · Jun 1

Flamingos flock to Venice in record numbers as wetlands are restored

Tens of thousands of the pale pink birds now winter in the Venetian Lagoon

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Bikes, planes, buses and automobiles - Giro d'Italia faces final 600km transfer to Rome

Riders fly from Venice to Rome on Sunday for final stage in the Italian capital while others in the Giro caravan take alternate modes of transport

Cycling News · May 30

'The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing 2026' brings diversity to the Venice Biennale

'The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing 2026", which features 20 artists from Southeast Asia, Serbia and Ireland, is currently on view as one of the Collateral Events of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia at Palazzo Rocca Contarini Corfù, Venice.

Bangkok Post · May 25

‘Venice is beautiful, but inside there is a struggle’: Bangladeshi candidates eye historic breakthrough

Seven Bangladeshi-Italian candidates stand for Venice’s council as community faces far-right hostility – while voters demand an end to overtourism and neglect

The Guardian - UK · May 22

How to have a responsible day trip in Europe’s most overtouristed cities

Intrepid Travel has launched ‘uncommon day trips’ in Barcelona, Venice and Paris which aim to take travellers away from the main sights.

Euronews · May 21

‘How can nudity be so provocative?’ Florentina Holzinger on rocking Venice with naked jetskiers, human bells and urine divers

The artist’s Austrian Pavilion, which features a performer ringing a bell with her body and another immersed in the audience’s own urine, is the talk of the biennale. Why is she so surprised by people’s reaction?

The Guardian - UK · May 19